All you need to know about Lavender.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Lavender Color Guide: Soft, Calming, and Elegant

Lavender (#E6E6FA) is a pale purple shade created by blending blue, red, and white. Named after the lavender flower, this soft and delicate color embodies feelings of friendship, fondness, and freedom. Its light hue evokes a calming and serene ambiance, making it a popular choice in design for creating peaceful environments.

Symbolism and Appeal of Lavender (#E6E6FA)

Lavender is often associated with purity, grace, and femininity. It brings about a sense of tranquility and relaxation, making it a favorite in spaces that seek to soothe the mind. The color also represents calmness and healing, lending a gentle atmosphere to any setting.

Perfect Pairings with Lavender (#E6E6FA)

Lavender pairs beautifully with deeper purple shades (#800080), creating striking monochromatic palettes that are both regal and serene.

It also blends harmoniously with natural colors like deep greens (#006400) and blues (#4682B4), producing elegant and calming results.

For a soft and sophisticated look, pairing Lavender (#E6E6FA) with pastel pinks (#FFC0CB) and whites (#FFFFFF) brings out its delicate charm.

Lavender Color Specifications

Hex Code: #E6E6FA – A light, soft purple that evokes feelings of friendship, calm, and elegance.

Color conversion

HEX
#E6E6FA

RGB DECIMAL
230, 230, 250

RGB PERCENTAGE
0.9, 0.9, 1.0

HSL
240.0, 0.7, 0.9, 1.0

HSV
240.0, 0.1, 1.0

CMYK
0.1, 0.1, 0.0, 0.0

LAB
91.8, 3.7, -9.7

NUMBER
15132410

LUMINANCE
0.80

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